Easy au gratin Instant Pot scalloped potatoes recipe homemade recipe or use boxed scalloped potatoes in Ninja Foodi for a cheesy side dish with dinner. Make in your pressure cooker or Crockpot Express pot sliced or steam Instant Pot diced potatoes with our sauce at the end and enjoy that way.
The holidays are approaching and we’ve been working on a lot of easy Instant Pot recipes around here to serve along side your main dish! These Instant Pot scalloped potatoes are always a must during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. (affiliate links present)
Ninja Foodi Scalloped Potatoes
A quick and easy potato dish with layers upon layers of cheesy goodness. Making it this way you’ll be able to free up your oven by cooking them in your multi cooker pressure cooker this year. 😉 Make it in your IP, Crockpot Express or Ninja Foodi too.
Since there are so many goodies we even created a post on Instant Pot Thanksgiving recipes which applies to Christmas Day as well and has all our recipes for the holidays there, including this one.
If you are new to pressure cooking we have a lot of easy one pot meal recipes for you here. To begin with let’s start with a few basic tips:
- Make sure to Bookmark our InstaPot recipes page. We add new ones each week!
- Then PRINT this —–> Instant Pot cooking times cheat sheet that will help you understand how long meat, vegetables and beans take to cook in your pressure cooker.
- I HIGHLY recommend you buy this non stick pot.
- You should still deglaze pressure cooker after sautéing but it won’t have as many issues with this better liner.
For reference, this is the pressure cooker I have (a 6 quart) and use for all recipe creations.
How to Make Scalloped Potatoes in Instant Pot
We are going to use the pot in pot technique for this. So we call these Instant Pot scalloped potatoes but you might know them as au gratin potatoes, same difference really. You can make this for the holidays or add diced leftovers in it after that day to make a ham and potatoes dish.
Ingredients
- Thin slices of potatoes – we like Yellow Gold or russet potato, they have a more buttery flavor
- Butter
- Cheddar cheese – to make cheese sauce, lots of it, any variety but I would include at least half of it being sharp cheddar. Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes are possible too
- Chicken broth – don’t skip and use water, this is much better
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
- Whole fat milk – or heavy cream way better than reduced fat for a creamy sauce
- This 1.5 quart casserole dish – if you have an 8 quart you could use a bit larger bowl
This does need to be a pot in pot dish to turn out right and not burn on the bottom. If you want to make slow cooker scalloped potatoes we have that too but it takes a lot longer, take your pick.
Boxed Scalloped Potatoes in Instant Pot
You will want to use this double box with 2 bags in it and follow the instructions per how much liquid to add. Sprinkle in the cheese packets and stir together. Put your sliced butter on the top and you are set to cook. Lock the lid closed and seal steam valve shut. Set to high pressure for 5 minutes with a quick release, then lift lid, stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Pressure Cooker Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
If you wanted to make Instant Pot cheesecake for dessert I’d do this first so it can cool while this is being done. Why I love cooking in my pressure cooker is a long list but a few of my favorite reasons to use it during that time are;
- During the holidays the oven is always full, usually too full to allow everything to get done at the same time, using your Instant Pot to cook 1 or more dishes frees your oven up
- Some of your favorite Thanksgiving sides, like our Instant Pot corn casserole, now can be cooked and kept warm for quite some time in your Instant Pot.
- Just set it on warm when it’s done and take out when everything is ready
AND many main dishes can be cooked in a fraction of the time like we did with this Instant Pot ham recently.
How long does it take to cook sliced potatoes in Ninja Foodi?
About 30 minutes if you want to melt a bit more cheddar on the top at the end. See…..gooey and cheesy when it’s done just like you love them! Now there are a few ways to brown these on top. A great option vs. in the oven at 350 if that is full with other dishes.
- For Instant Pots you can buy a CrispLid which turns your Instant Pot into an air fryer.
- Then just set to 400 for a few minutes.
- If you’re making Ninja Foodi scalloped potatoes you can just use your crisp lid.
- Keep the contents in your oven safe dish, then put under your broiler for a few minutes to make the top golden brown.
Just cut the potatoes pretty thin and you’re going to layer the roux you’re going to make with half your cheese, then remaining cheese goes on the very top.
Cooking timing works well with Yukon Gold potatoes, russet may take a wee bit longer. Quick release is not best as you want potatoes to be very tender. Once the pot comes to pressure it will only take 4 minutes of cook time, and 10 min. natural release. when done make Instant Pot cranberry sauce which cooks in just 1 minute.
Scalloped Potatoes in Ninja Foodi
After you try these, or if you’re looking for more Instant Pot Thanksgiving side dishes we have some more! Remember to add an additional 1/2 cup of cheese on top before you brown it to create a really ooey gooey dish. Here’s the printable recipe for Instant Pot au gratin potatoes.
Yes you can cook boxed scalloped potatoes in just 5 minutes in a pressure cooker. We have directions for homemade and in a box here. From scratch uses pot in pot but with dried potatoes you can just dump them in with ingredients listed and pressure cook.
Add bacon bits or diced ham into the mix!! It is best to fold those in at the beginning so the flavors can permeate the whole dish and add a bit of protein too. You can make them spicy too with a bit of red pepper flakes if you like to the top or in the mix.
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Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 1.5 quart glass bowl if making homemade
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2.5 tbsp flour all purpose
- 1.5 c milk whole milk
- 4 medium potatoes peeled, sliced into 1/16" pieces, we used Yukon Gold
- 2 c cheese white cheddar, shredded, 1/2 c reserved for top
- 1/4 c chicken broth or vegetable broth, or water, optional if you want to thin sauce out
Instructions
- Homemade Instant Pot scalloped potatoes – Peel and slice potatoes, use mandolin slicer for best results to make them thin and all the same thickness. 1/16" is best.
- In a small bowl whisk together the flour, salt, pepper until well combined and smooth. Add melted butter and then whisk in milk and broth until there are no lumps.
- In a bowl that fits inside your pressure cooker begin layering the ingredients. Start with a bit of broth mixture, then potatoes, liquid mixture, then cheese and keep repeating these layers until you've reached almost to the top. (leave a bit of room for bubbling when cooking). The top layer should be just potatoes.
- Pour 1.5 c water into the inner pot of your pressure cooker and lower down a trivet. Lower bowl on to trivet. Close lid and steam valve.
- Set to high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow to naturally release steam for 10 minutes when done, then release rest quickly.
- If you want top an ooey gooey cheesiness top with remaining 1/2 c of cheese set aside and:
- Put under your broiler for a few minutes to crisp top. Close Ninja Foodi air crisp lid if you have that machine and set to 400 degrees for a few minutes to crisp, or use CrispLid at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until browned.
- Boxed scalloped potatoes in Instant Pot – You will want to use this double box with 2 bags in it and follow the instructions per how much liquid to add. Sprinkle in the cheese packets and stir together. Put your sliced butter on the top and you are set to cook. Lock the lid closed and seal steam valve shut. Set to high pressure for 5 minutes with a quick release, then lift lid, stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Dina
Thursday 13th of April 2023
This was a big hit at a family gathering! Loved it!
The Typical Mom
Sunday 16th of April 2023
Oh good
Cynthia
Thursday 13th of April 2023
We made this for Easter dinner and everyone loved it.
Nikki
Thursday 13th of April 2023
These scalloped potatoes were fantastic. Love how easy they were to make and all the cheesy goodness.
Angela
Thursday 13th of April 2023
LOVE that this can be made in the IP! So good and so creamy. Thanks for the amazing recipe!
Beth
Thursday 13th of April 2023
This is the perfect quick and easy side dish for any meal! So cheesy and so easy - my favorite things!